Crystal Lake · Mchenry County, IL
Outdoors in Crystal Lake
Scout analyzed 43 Crystal Lake places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
43
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Jameson's Charhouse
American chophouse presenting grilled meats, burgers & salads in a warm, upmarket setting.
Outdoors
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Scenic, serene nature preserve featuring a natural bog & trails for walking & cross-country skiing.
Food & Drink
Around the Clock Restaurant
Local diner serving breakfast & classic American eats plus cookies & pies in retro surroundings.
Outdoors
Veteran Acres Park
Nature center, trails, sports fields, playground & pond featured in a spacious preserve & prairie.
Food & Drink
1776 Restaurant
Warm fine-dining spot with a bar & outdoor seating, featuring local ingredients & a large wine list.
Food & Drink
Country Donuts
Bustling, family-owned shop selling coffee & old-fashioned donuts round-the-clock since 1976.
Food & Drink
Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub
Cozy, casual Italian tavern with pizza, pasta & sandwiches, plus a full bar & sports on TV.
Sports & Recreation
Three Oaks Recreation Area
Park in a former quarry with fishing & boat rentals, picnic grounds, hiking trails & a spray park.
Nightlife
Labemi's Tavern & Restaurant
Enduring pub offering American eats such as steak & fish fries, plus a full bar & an outdoor patio.
Food & Drink
Jude's
Nightlife
Fire Bar & Grill
Vibrant sports bar with karaoke, DJs & live bands plus a menu of burgers, wraps & kebabs.
Food & Drink
Cafe Olympic
American staples, including all-day breakfast, dished up in down-to-earth digs with counter seating.
Food & Drink
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen
Eco-conscious gastropub with locally sourced American fare & 150-plus beers by tap, draft & can.
Food & Drink
Grounds Coffee Bar
Food & Drink
Crystal Lake Brewing
Food & Drink
Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters - Crystal Lake
Thoughtfully sourced coffee & light bites served in a modern, airy space with a drive-thru window.
Food & Drink
The Cottage Pub
Modest, wood-paneled hangout with outdoor seats offering American grub, draft beer & cocktails.
Food & Drink
da Baffone Cucina Italiana
Bright, bricked-walled kitchen serving classic Southern Italian food such as gnocchi & veal piccata.
Food & Drink
The Village Squire (Crystal Lake)
Rustic English tavern-inspired bar & grill serving hearty pub fare, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
Outdoors
Sterne's Woods & Fen
Preserved forested area with a creek, ponds & walking, biking & cross-country skiing trails.
Sports & Recreation
Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area
Food & Drink
Tony's Cafe
Sports & Recreation
Glacial Park Conservation Area
A park set on 3,400 acres of wetlands, prairie & glacial kames, with trails, canoeing & fishing.
Food & Drink
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Modern haunt serving steak & sushi plus wine, sake & cocktails in clubby digs with light effects.
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